Pharmacy Assistant
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
UPMC Shadyside is looking to hire a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team!
Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $5,000 with a 2-year work commitment to UPMC!
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Pharmacy Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.
Purpose:
The Pharmacy Assistant provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by primarily assisting with the organization, stocking, and distribution of medications while under the direct supervisor of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Assistant services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Responsibilities:
1. General Support:
2. Distribution:
3. Filling:
Qualifications:
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $5,000 with a 2-year work commitment to UPMC!
- $3,000 would be paid at the start of your journey with UPMC, with an additional $2,000 if promoted to Pharmacy Technician within first 6-months.
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Pharmacy Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.
Purpose:
The Pharmacy Assistant provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by primarily assisting with the organization, stocking, and distribution of medications while under the direct supervisor of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Assistant services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Responsibilities:
1. General Support:
- Provide and receive information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
- Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
- Finalize sales using the cash register and follow proper cash handling policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
- Ensure that all medications in all areas are safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
- Maintain all pertinent documentation, including eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs, etc.
- Comply with Federal and State laws (such as HIPAA), regulations (such as OSHA), and PBM contracting requirements (such as FWA and CMS).
- Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
- Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
2. Distribution:
- Participate in the distribution of medication, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, and the delivery of controlled substances per department policy and state and federal requirements.
- Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return them (and process any necessary credits) to the appropriate pharmacy area.
3. Filling:
- Assist in the preparation of proper oral medications for the correct patient, ensuring administration at the appropriate time.
- Use proper technique in medication preparation.
- Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34 with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-09-17
Reference: 6257085915
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
ZIP: 15216
About UPMC Senior Communities
Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000
Website: https://www.upmc.com/
Career site: https://careers.upmc.com/
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